The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-01

Philopolis, 9th District-The Christmas
tree service of Gorsuch Hall Sabbath school, which
was held on Dec. 23d, at p. M, was pleasant
and joyous occasion. The tree was loaded with
articles and fruit and beautifully lighted. The
presentation of premiums was omitted with the
exception of two given to the most faithful in at
tendance. very nice treat OF confectionery was
given to all the scholars, numbering ninety, ten
more than usually reported. Rev. s. M. Afford
| and Mr.. Il. s. Kinks made addresses. The sing
ing was very appropriate and well rendered. Miss
Rosa Woolford presided at the organ.
Notwithstanding the very Indictment weather on
Friday evening of last week, the scholars and pa
irons of Emanuel P. E. Sunday school, Glencoe,
assembled to participate in the usual Christmas
tree service. There was a bountiful supply Of
good things and generous distribution was made
Rev. J. H. M. Lemon preached on Sunday after
noon last, at Bosley's Church, on the birth and
| the influence of Christ's life He will preach next
Sunday morning, at 1890 o'clock, at Wright's
Hall. The Sabbath school of Jessops Church will
| then report all finances collected for church i'm
| provement.
Rev. Mr.. Chambliss preached at Union Chapel
on Sunday evening last. There was good at
tendance and the sermon was we'll spoken of. Rev.
Mr.. Chick, of the Baptist Church, will preach at
| the same place on next Sunday, at 7.3O p. m
The mite society of Jessop's Church will hold
! its next meeting at DR.. Edward Benson's, on jan
uary 9th.
Some very good quality of flint stone has been
exhibited by some of our people and it was thought
large quarries could be opened, but upon investi-
| cation the quantity fell far short of what was an
ticipated. We were hopeful of a brisk business in
this line but will be disappointed.
Christmas was generally quietly spent, more so
| than formerly. The young folks were made glad
| by the visitation of Santa Claus.
| But little preparation is made for New Year
festivities We trust its incoming will be accom-
| A. md for hOuSa-
| hold and increased prosperity for The BALTIMORE
| COUNTY UNION, which is acknowledged to be
| most valuable paper, and the best of health and
happiness for its proprietors.
| At the next meeting of the Everett Sociable and
Literary Association, which will take place at Mr..
| Frank Matthews, an interesting feature of the
occasion will be the bringing of presents by each
member and have them arranged that each one
will be recipient but not of the article brought
by the party. This society, which has been hold
ing monthly meetings, will now meet weekly.
On Sunday morning last Mr. George Scott, of
Hartford county, was present at the Friends meet
ing and preached in his usual earnest manner.
Mr.. Murray Scott, of California, is visiting Mr..
Edwin Scott.
We are sorry to hear of the injuries recently
ceved by Mr.. George Cox, of Baltimore, at the
mill in which he was employed. His arm was
very much bruised by being caught in the ma
chinery and it was only through his presence of
will be disabled for some weeks.
Messrs. Editors, will you please inform us of the
amount of tuition fee scholar from the county
pays on attending public school in the city
Should patron who lives in the county and who
pays taxes on property in the city be required to
pay more tuition fee than living in the city
It has been said that this is done, and if where
is the consistency Please give us light on the
subject as the matter has been brought to my at
tention recently. Owing to convenience many of
our children go to city schools PHrLopoL1s.
1.-THE law fixes the tuition fee of county scholars
in city schools at S4 per quarter in grammar
schools and $40 per quarter in high schools.-EDs.]
New Freedom and Vicinity. Christmas
was observed in o decorous manner throughout
this entire section. The absence of fire crackers
and tin horns made the day resemble Sunday
Services were held in the different churches and
only those who were compelled to labor were seen
at work. This is as it should be, for nothing so
becomes such prominent event as seriousness OF
contemplation and the good will OF all toward
futurity. Contrast the hideous din of barbaric
enthusiasm with the peaceful birth in the manger
when the stars sang in the heavens and the season
was so hallowed and gracious. Is it any wonder
that civilization desires to break from old forms
and adopt new? Nature herself demands this
harmony, and the timely mind of Tennyson first
sang:
"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring in the Christ that is to be-"
double wedding occurred in our town one day
last week. The contracting parties were Miss
BERTHE Ward and Mr.. Emory Green, son of Saml
H. Green and Miss Anderson and Mr.. Richard
Ward, brother of the first named bride. large
reception was given at the home of the Wards,
when the New Freedom and Stewartstown cornet
bands handsomely entertained the visitors with
choice music We extend congratulations to the
new couples and trust they may have a long and
peaceful life of prosperity and usefulness.
1t is not often 60 a-visiting in our old days,
but pleasant trip is contemplated to New York
by your correspondent this week. We happened
to visit the metropolis some nine years since in
company with Com. R. D. Evans, of the Light
House Board, but his chief executive officer, Lieut..
R. M. Berry, who figured afterwards as an Arctic
explorer, had us quarantined for throwing kisses
to the girls at Norfolk. That time it the
girls fault it will be ours if caught again at the
same old trick.
The knights of Pythias have a practical and
energetic lodge in our town, composed OF some OF
our best citizens. On Christmas night their semi
annual election occurred and the following officers
were chosen: P. c., E. E. Allen; c. c., W. F.
Cunningham V. c., w. S. King; P, j. F. c.
Secrist M. A., J. G. Roller; I. G., o. Hershey.
very pleasant Sunday school entertainment
was held in the Lutheran Church on Christmas
eve. Many pretty presents were exchanged be-
The revival in the Evangelical Church continues
with marked success.
The cold snap brings its number of tramps-
some large and saucy, others meek and modest.
Keeper Nonemaker gives them warm berth in
the lookup.
Mr.. John Roller, our obliging ticket clerk, has
been appointed by the N. G. X. X. Company to be
the regular agent at Railroad Station to take effect
Jan. 1st. Johnnie is worthy young man and we
wish him much success.
The teachers of York county have their annual
institute at York this week. Good attendance
and fine instructors are among the chief charac-
teristics of the meeting. ID.
Lauraville, Hartford Road.-The Sunday
school of Eutaw M. P. Church held its annual
Christmas entertainment on Wednesday evening.
The programme, which consisted Of choruses and
responsive reading, was followed by an address by
the Rev. j. M. Gill, pastor of the church. The
superintendent Mr.. Gotleb Erdman, presented
Miss Lizzie Culver with fine dressing case on be-
half of her class. The children were then treated
to all the good things they could eat and each
given package to take home.
Mrs. Rosenberger is lying quite i'll at her resi-
dence from the effects of a severe cold.
Everybody has secured good supply of ice in
this locality during the past week.
Christmas passed off very quietly. There was
no drunkenness or disorder in little village;
in fact it is noted for its good order. We have
special officer but so far we have had no use for
him, and it is hoped we will not have any in the
future.
Our school teacher, Mr.. James B. Heisse, is
spending the holidays in St. Louis, Mo-, with his
brother, who is engaged in business in that city
An effort is being made in this community to
compel the Hartford Turnpike Company to put its
road in better condition. There is to be meet
ing of those interested, at Halls Springs Hotel, on
New Years afternoon, to put the matter IN proper
shape.
The Halls Springs Hotel has been presented by
Mr. T. Harrison Garrett to the Society for the Pro-
lection of Children and will be renovated in the
spring. The children under its protection will be
brought out here early in the summer. This will
remove of the oldest public houses on the Har-
ford road. RESIDENT.
Eklo, 9th District.-A skillful marksman
won $50 horse on rs cent chance, in Codorus
Township, Pa, Christmas.
Quite a number of hands who have been un-
employed, now find work since Rockdale paper
mill has resumed operations.
Prof. John E. Balm, formerly of the Clerks
office, Towsontown,) principal of Stewartstown,
(Pa) Academy, is at home this week, enjoying
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